Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.
Science in 5
Claim This Podcastby WHO - World Health Organization
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144 episodes
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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.
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Publishing Since
8/28/2020
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Recent Episodes
January 16, 2026
Polio: 99.9% Defeated. What Will It Take to End It for Good?
<div dir="ltr"> <div lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US"> <div> <p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year, striking fear into families across the world. Thanks to global vaccination efforts, cases have fallen by <strong>99.9%</strong> since 1988. But polio is not gone yet.</p> <p>In this episode of Science in 5, we speak with <strong>Dr. Jamal Ahmad</strong> about why polio eradication still matters, how close the world truly is to ending this disease forever, and what's at stake if we don't finish the job.</p> <p>Polio spreads easily, respects no borders, and remains a threat as long as it exists anywhere. With only a few cases left in two countries, the tools, knowledge, and partnerships are stronger than ever—but sustained political commitment and global cooperation are essential.</p> <p>Ending polio would mean no child is ever paralyzed by this disease again—and billions saved for health systems worldwide.</p> <ul> <li>Make sure you and your family are vaccinated</li> <li>Call on governments to keep supporting eradication</li> <li>Get involved through partners like Rotary</li> </ul> <p>Because eradication is all or nothing—and we are closer than ever.</p> </div> </div> </div>
October 24, 2025
Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain
<p>A worm that can cause epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions. In this episode of Science in 5, Dr Bernadette Abela explains how this parasite spreads when pigs eat human feces and humans consume contaminated food or water — and what we can do to stop it. Learn how cooking meat properly, improving hygiene, and vaccinating pigs can break the cycle.</p>
September 25, 2025
Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Did you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO’s Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.</span></p>
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